Travel

Who says one time is enough? Cdr Tomy prepares for second solo circumnavigation

Commander Abhilash Tomy was a special invitee for the 30,000-mile Golden Globe Race. He plans to circumnavigate the globe in 311 days, competing with 18 other sailors. The race is being held on the 50th anniversary of the last race.

Jun 28, 2018

Indian Railways unveils new plan for blankets in AC coaches following harsh criticism

The exceeding complaints in 2017 have prompted the railway authorities to phase out the smelly old woollen blankets in favour of a new nylon-woollen mix, with directives issued to wash them twice a month.

Jun 26, 2018

NIA probe in Sasikumar murder case reveals connection to PFI and Zakir Naik

The National Investigation Agency has filed an explosive charge-sheet against two members of the Islamic organisation Popular Front of India, after PFI propaganda material was recovered from the houses of the four accused in the murder of Hindu Munnani spokesperson C Sasikumar in September 2016.

Jun 22, 2018

The Lohe-ka-Pul bridge over Yamuna river in Delhi.

Delhi: New bridge proposed over the Yamuna to ease congestion, improve travel time

The Indian Railways is planning to introduce a third bridge along the Ghaziabad-New Delhi corridor. Meanwhile, construction for the new rail bridge replacing the old Lohe-ka-Pul over Yamuna river is expected to be completed by March 2019.

Jun 20, 2018

First flight landed in Kannur International Airport

Kannur set to get Kerala's fourth international airport, operations to kickstart in September

The airport aims to connect the Malabar coast with the Middle East, especially since Keralites form a large number of Indian expats in countries such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain.

Jun 16, 2018

No more night swimming? Goa considering ban

Goa's Tourism Department considering the ban to crackdown on late-night incidents in the state. Plans to enforce the law through punitive measures.

Jun 16, 2018

Bengaluru airport gets India's 1st terminal dedicated for crew members

The terminal is situated close to the airline offices at the airport, so as to decongest security and check-in lines in the main terminal.

Jun 14, 2018

India, Nepal to discuss new flight routes from Janakpur, Nepalgunj and Mahendranagar

Nepal had asked India to formally open the air routes during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kathmandu in 2014. The topic was also apparently on his agenda during his May 11 visit to the country.

Jun 8, 2018

Summer vacation plans? Air India Express and IndiGo ranked among cheapest carriers in the world

Air India Express, the low-cost version of Air India, and IndiGo fly between India and the Middle East as well as some parts of South East Asia regularly.

May 28, 2018

List of countries Indians can travel to without having to worry about a visa

According to Henley Passport Index has released a list of 2018's most powerful passports, with the Indian passport ranking 76, and gaining a visa-free access to 59 countries. Check out the complete list here.

May 26, 2018

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Jet Airways offers discount on premiere, economy flight tickets

Jet Airways is offering 30 percent discount on base fare in economy flights flying from India to select destinations in Europe.

Apr 25, 2018

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Indian immigrants sent the most money home in 2017, ahead of Chinese

Remittances to India picked up sharply by 9.9 percent, reversing the previous year's dip, but were still short of $70.4 billion received in 2014.

Apr 24, 2018

Things to do in Palm Springs during Coachella 2018

Like every year, Coachella 2018 is taking place in the Indio Valley in California. While the music is the focus, there are a slew of other things to do in Palm Springs.

Apr 20, 2018